High iron levels
Aug 20th 2011, 9:05 am
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High iron levels
Anyone have this and what does the haematologist recommend?
Aug 20th 2011, 9:08 am
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Re: High iron levels
Not an option. Do they 'bleed' you?
Aug 20th 2011, 9:15 am
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Re: High iron levels
My mon discovered she has haemochromatosis when she was in late 50's and yes all they done was take some blood - I only think it was a few times and now she is just checked.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Aug 20th 2011, 9:18 am
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Re: High iron levels
Don't walk near any strong magnets.
Aug 20th 2011, 9:22 am
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Re: High iron levels
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Aug 20th 2011, 9:43 am
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Re: High iron levels
A friend's ex husband and youngest son have it. Every couple of years they have blood taken and they're fine.
Aug 20th 2011, 9:50 am
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Re: High iron levels
My friend's husband has this - he gives blood every couple of months and eats no red meat.
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Aug 20th 2011, 9:53 am
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Re: High iron levels
Thanks for the replies. Now just the high cholesterol, low blood sugar and high White cells to deal with!!
Aug 20th 2011, 10:21 am
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Re: High iron levels
Apparently gives you a good memory.
Aug 20th 2011, 10:21 am
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Aug 20th 2011, 10:22 am
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Aug 20th 2011, 11:18 am
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Aug 20th 2011, 9:20 pm
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Re: High iron levels
Lay off red meat (will also help reduce cholesterol levels as well as iron) and get yourself bled- my singing teacher's OH used to have to do it regularly. His levels were so high that his personality changed- you always knew when he was due to go to the phlebotomists.
I have the opposite- my white and red cells are lower than normal, but my iron levels are ok- concentrated in what few cells I have. I don't like red meat, but I'm forced to eat it. Yuk!
I have the opposite- my white and red cells are lower than normal, but my iron levels are ok- concentrated in what few cells I have. I don't like red meat, but I'm forced to eat it. Yuk!
